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Here's a Complete List of 'Pokemon' Games in Order

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Since bursting onto the scene in the late 90s, the Pokémon series has captured the interest of fans across generations with its fun turn-based battles, expansive worldbuilding, and charming creatures to catch. Propelled by its early success, Pokémon has become the highest-grossing media franchise ever, with newer games continuing to push the envelope. Each new entry brings fresh innovations while retaining the classic formula fans love, which includes strategic "Pokémon" battles and filling up your "Pokédex" by catching them all. With that in mind, here is a look at each of the Pokemon games in order, starting with the original Red and Blue and leading into the modern Nintendo Switch Pokémon games.

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Complete List of 'Pokemon' Games in Order

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  • Pokémon Red and Blue (1998)
  • Pokémon Yellow (1999)
  • Pokémon Gold and Silver (2000)
  • Pokémon Crystal (2001)
  • Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2003)
  • Pokémon Emerald (2005)
  • Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2007)
  • Pokémon Platinum (2009)
  • Pokémon Black and White (2011)
  • Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012)
  • Pokémon X and Y (2013)
  • Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016)
  • Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017)
  • Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019)
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022)
  • Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022)

1. 'Pokémon Red and Blue'

Console: Game Boy

2. 'Pokémon Yellow'

Console: Game Boy

3. 'Pokémon Gold and Silver'

Console: Game Boy Color

4. 'Pokémon Crystal'

Console: Game Boy Color

5. 'Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire'

Console: Game Boy Advance

6. 'Pokémon Emerald'

Console: Game Boy Advance

7. 'Pokémon Diamond and Pearl'

Console: Nintendo DS

8. 'Pokémon Platinum'

Console: Nintendo DS

9. 'Pokémon Black and White'

Console: Nintendo DS

10. 'Pokémon Black 2 and White 2'

Console: Nintendo DS

11. 'Pokémon X and Y'

Console: Nintendo 3DS

12. 'Pokémon Sun and Moon'

Console: Nintendo 3DS

13. 'Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'

Console: Nintendo 3DS

14. 'Pokémon Sword and Shield'

Console: Nintendo Switch

15. 'Pokémon Legends: Arceus'

Console: Nintendo Switch

16. 'Pokémon Scarlet and Violet'

Console: Nintendo 3DS

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